“This course really created an advantage for me and added a lot of tools to my toolbox. I would tell all those eligible to move heaven and earth to attend.”—Emerging Leader Development Program at Columbia Business School Participant“It was incredibly practical and full of pointers I can put into place immediately. Best professional development I’ve ever attended by a mile.”
—7th-Year Global Executive Leadership Academy Participant
“This was one of the most valuable tools I've received at Sidley.”
—5th-Year Career Coaching Participant
“I appreciated the opportunity to participate in this program at this vital stage of my career. I was able to apply tips from my individual coaching sessions immediately.”
—8th-Year Business Development Coaching Participant
“Exceptional. The best professional training and networking I've taken part in."
—Emerging Leader Development Program at Kellogg School of Management Participant
“The program teaches you rare skills useful for work and life and that most people likely will never get the opportunity to learn. Don't miss this opportunity.”
—5th-Year Leadership Academy Participant
“The program is a wonderful opportunity to connect/reconnect with your colleagues and build lasting relationships—especially with colleagues with whom you do not get the opportunity to interact on a regular basis. Moreover, it will have you thinking differently about your role within the firm, within your community, and with respect to your clients’ colleagues (inside and outside work). It will prepare you for business development opportunities that you may not have otherwise considered and equip you to meet those opportunities professionally and intelligently.”
—6th-Year Civic Leadership Academy Participant
“[My coach] was truly amazing, and so kind and understanding. She was a joy to work with and I appreciated the opportunity to learn from her during these sessions.”
—5th-Year Career Coaching Participant
“This program gives a rare glimpse into how decisions are made and the path to leadership inside the firm and is extremely valuable to people who wish to pursue further leadership positions.”
—7th-Year Global Executive Leadership Academy Participant
“The program truly helps develop effective business development strategies that can be applied in real-life settings. Great way to get closer to partnership.”
—8th-Year Business Development Coaching Participant
“The Emerging Leader Development Program is a fantastic, once-in-a-career opportunity to step back and take in the big picture apart from our day-to-day client demands. It gives you structured opportunities to evaluate your own leadership strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities while you learn about key issues and trends impacting clients and forge lasting connections among Sidley colleagues from across the globe.”
—Emerging Leader Development Program at Columbia Business School Participant
“I found the sessions extremely helpful—very practical and insightful, covering tricky topics/areas having a great impact on our day-to-day work. This is exactly what I wanted/needed from this program.”
—5th-Year Leadership Academy Participant
“I especially enjoyed the opportunity to get to know Sidley as a firm. As a lateral, so much of my experience has been within my practice group, and I left the conference having built relationships across practice groups at my peer level and having heard from various firm [leaders]. I now have a much better sense of Sidley as a firm and have a stronger sense of being part of Sidley.”
—7th-Year Global Executive Leadership Academy Participant
“It is an amazing opportunity to develop communication skills, gain in confidence and get insightful and practical career advice. I am not aware of any other law firm investing so much and developing such an incredible program to train its associates for management/leadership skills.”
—7th-Year Global Executive Leadership Academy Participant
“This program offers an opportunity to expand your view into the client's perspective and carves out time for you to improve your practice, generally, by building bridges internally and externally.”
—Emerging Leader Development Program at Kellogg School of Management Participant
“[My coach] challenged me to step out of my comfort zone, all while being kind, respectful, and non-judgmental at all times. I would recommend working with [her] to any colleague.”
—5th-Year Career Coaching Participant
“An incredible opportunity to learn with colleagues and develop practical skills that will be useful on a daily basis as well as in the overall trajectory of your career.”
—5th-Year Leadership Academy Participant
“This program is a great opportunity to re-focus on why you become a lawyer in the first place. It's also a great opportunity to give back to the community and network with your peers in other groups/offices.”
—6th-Year Civic Leadership Academy Participant
“It is a program that Senior Managing Associates cannot miss! The opportunity to hear and learn from the Executive Committee members, to build relationships with colleagues with similar seniority from different regions and practice groups, to participate in the workshops designed to equip us with practical skills that we can use on a daily basis are all extremely rewarding.”
—7th-Year Global Executive Leadership Academy Participant
“An incredible opportunity to build relationships across the firm, become integrated into Sidley culture and learn how your clients think…Every class was super engaging, well-crafted, and relevant to my job as an attorney. I walked away from this program feeling inspired, connected and ready to put my new knowledge and skills to work!”
—Emerging Leader Development Program at Kellogg School of Management Participant
“This program reinforced my opinion that the firm truly cares about giving back, and my professional development…I have personal knowledge of Sidley's dedication to investing in our communities and our lawyers, myself included.”
—6th-Year Civic Leadership Academy Participant
“I feel more integrated into the firm after having attended this academy, and I'm so encouraged by all of the wonderful and talented people I met.”
—6th-Year Civic Leadership Academy Participant
“[My coach] was very solution-oriented and practical, we jumped straight to the issue and how best to resolve it. I felt like my time was very well-spent and focused.”
—8th-Year Business Development Coaching Participant